Sigma 105 ƒ1.4 DG HSM

[Panther]

Didn't anything on this beautiful BEAST so here's one shot to start off...

Quick Conclusion: Definitely worth the $$ and weight. (Stabilization on my Z 6 negates the weight & I use a monopod with my D500)
NO REGRETS!!!

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[Panther]

And one more......

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[Jonathan F/2]

How's the auto focus speed? The Nikon 105mm 1.4 E was great, except I found the AF speed a bit lacking.

 

[Panther]

How's the auto focus speed? The Nikon 105mm 1.4 E was great, except I found the AF speed a bit lacking.

Jonathan,
No problem with these stationary subjects.

That being said, I've shot wrestling and burlesque with my Sigma 40mm ƒ1.4 ART and no problems at all keeping up.

 

[vinman]

I keep coming back to this lens as an option. Aside from the weight, I don’t see any advantage offered by the Nikon that makes up for the additional cost. This is definitely a focal length I want at f1.4. I also like that the Sigma has a collar. Is it removable?

 

[Panther]

I keep coming back to this lens as an option. Aside from the weight, I don’t see any advantage offered by the Nikon that makes up for the additional cost. This is definitely a focal length I want at f1.4. I also like that the Sigma has a collar. Is it removable?

If you're a review reader, then you'll see that the overwhelming majority of reviews rate the Sigma as being sharper than the Nikon.

And to answer your question, yep the collar is removable & it has a rubber ring that you slide to protect the area where the mounted collar normally sits on the lens.